\q2 and how Beor’s son Balaam blessed your ancestors instead.
\q1 At that time your ancestors crossed the Jordan River miraculously while they were traveling from Shittim to Gilgal.
\q2 Think about those things in order that you may know that I, Yahweh, do what is right.”
\v 5 My people, remember when Balak, the king of Moab, planned to harm you,
\q2 and how Beor's son Balaam cursed your ancestors.
\q1 At that time your ancestors crossed the Jordan River miraculously while they were traveling from Shittim to Gilgal.
\q2 Think about those things in order that you may know that I, Yahweh, do what is right."
\v 5 You will become pregnant. After you give birth to your son, no one may ever cut his hair. He will be dedicated to God even before he is born. He will begin the work that will rescue Israel from the power of the Philistines.”
v 11 It looked like the brilliant light that came from God himself. The city looked like a precious stone called jasper, which was clear like crystal.
The UDB of REV 21:18 now reads:
\v 18 The city wall was made of something like the precious stone called jasper. The city itself was made of pure gold that looked like clear glass.
The UDB REV 4:3 now reads:
\v 3 His appearance looked like the precious stone called jasper and like a red precious stone called carnelian. Around the throne was a rainbow that looked like a precious stone called emerald.
The UDB REV 21:11 USED TO READ: "very precious jasper stone shines"
and it now reads:
\v 11 It looked like the brilliant light that came from God himself. The city looked like a precious stone called jasper, that was clear like crystal.
The UDB of REV 21:18 now reads:
\v 18 The city wall was made of something like the green stone that we call jasper. The city itself was made of pure gold that looked like clear glass.
From Bob Johnson, with Tom Warren
\v 12-13 They sell ornaments made of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls. They sell fine linen cloth, silk cloth, cloth that is dyed purple, and cloth that is dyed crimson. They sell all kinds of rare wood, all kinds of items made of ivory, costly wood, bronze, iron, and marble. They sell cinnamon, spice, perfume, frankincense, wine, olive oil, fine flour, and grain. They sell cattle, sheep, horses, and chariots. They even sell human beings as slaves.
From Bob Johnson.
Tom Warren
\v 19 So the angel swung his sickle on the earth. Then he threw the grapes into the huge place where God will angrily punish the wicked.
From Bob Johnson, with thanks.
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